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Schilthorn a licence to chili

By SuthakaranPublished 3 years ago 3 min read

The Schilthorn area is all about Views unforgettable

views, especially from the Schilthorn summit, Thrills

adrenaline-fuelled experiences on the Skyline

Walk observation walkway or on the cliff path Thrill

Walk at Birg Station, and for Chill - total relaxation

in unspoilt and tranquil mountain landscapes. Mountain

lovers and sports enthusiasts will find everything their hearts

desire all year round in the Schilthorn area.

en the four stree journey in panoramic aerial cableway

cabins to the summit of the Schilthorn, nestled in the Swiss

Alpsat 2970m above sea level is impressive. Once at the top,

you can roam the observation platform for spellbinding, wrap

around views of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau peaks flanked

by an array of 200 other mountain peaks from the Skyline View

Platform. Once you've had your fill of the glorious scenery you

can journey back in time to the world of Secret Agent 007, and

should you need an adrenaline fix you could make your way to

The Thrill Walk that leads down into the vertical walls of the

imposing rock massif.

Wraparound views in every respect

Even the four stage, 32-minute journey to the summit of the

Schilthorn is a visual treat the panorama cabins glide past

thundering waterfalls and sheer rock faces to the village of

Gimmelwald. The stretch to Mürren takes in pretty alpine

meadows and views of the lush valley floor; from Mürren, the

journey to the Birg Station, which is perched on a prominent

rock spur, and from there up to the summit and the world's

first revolving restaurant that rotates around its own axis in 45

minutes, allowing guests to watch the Alpine panorama slide

by silently.

At the summit visitors can get really up close with the mountain

landscape and marvel at the 360-degree views from the Piz

Gloria View observation deck; an almost 80-metre pathway

along the northwest side of the summit leads to a fixed

photo point on that allows you to take your picture against

the backdrop of the three legendary peaks Eiger, Mönch and

Jungfrau and the revolving restaurant - a great souvenir of

your visit.

In the footsteps of Secret Agent 007 - James Bond

And when you've had your fill of the glorious scenery from the

observation deck, make your way to Bond World and walk in

the footsteps of Secret Agent 007, aka James Bond.

From October 1968 to May 1969, the Schilthorn was a pivotal

film location for the iconic James Bond movie "On Her Majesty's  Secret Service". The revolving restaurant served as arch-villain Blofeld's headquarters and was called Piz Gloria- name it has kept to the present day. The interactive exhibition on the first floor of the summit centre addresses seven of the film's key scenes and provides general background information such as a world map featuring all BOND locations.

The tour through the attraction allows visitors to immerse themselves in the movie and discover film-related details and

trivia, catch a glimpse of the original screenplay and try out their own James Bond skills. All the key scenes are represented from James throwing his hat skilfully onto the coat hook in Miss Moneypenny's office to the exhilarating bobsleigh ride. Exciting BOND moments also beckon in the helicopter simulator in the original chassis of a decommissioned Air Glaciers Alouette Ill that flew to the Schilthorn on its very last

flight.

A very special cinematic experience beckons on the Schilthorn peak this is where visitors can truly immerse themselves in the 007 romantic action thriller: Launched in December

2018, the new panoramic cinema opens up superlative viewing dimensions: The 12-metre-wide, curved screen projects ultra-sharp images and draws the audience even

deeper into the action. Succumb to the suspense, emotion, impressions, sequences that encapsulate the essence of the film, sensational mountain images, thrilling stunts and action scenes it's all there!

Thrill-at Birg

Enjoying pride of place on the rock massif, 2677 metres above sea level and about 1000 metres above the village of Mürren the the Skyline Thrill offers impressive mountain views of the world-famous trio: Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau.

Secret Service". The revolving restaurant served as arch-villain Blofeld's headquarters and was called Piz Gloria- name it has kept to the present day. The interactive exhibition on the first floor of the summit centre addresses seven of the film's key scenes and provides general background information such as a world map featuring all BOND locations.

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